Sam Rasoul
| Sam Rasoul | |
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| Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from the 11th district |
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| Assumed office January 8, 2014 |
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| Preceded by | Onzlee Ware |
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| Born | June 30, 1981 Warren, Ohio |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Layaly Rasoul |
| Children | 3 |
| Residence | Roanoke, Virginia |
| Alma mater | Roanoke College; Hawaii Pacific University |
| Profession | Businessperson |
| Religion | Muslim |
| Website | www.sam4roanoke.com |
Sam Rasoul (born June 30, 1981) is an American politician. A Democrat, Rasoul was elected to the Virginia House of Delegates in January 2014.[1] He is the only Muslim member of the Virginia General Assembly.[1] He represents the 11th District, which is made up of part of the City of Roanoke.
Rasoul was elected in a special election held on January 7, 2014. The special election was held to fill the vacancy created by the resignation, in November 2013, of Delegate Onzlee Ware.[2] Rasoul received nearly 70% of the vote over his Republican opponent Octavia Johnson.[3] He was inducted into office on January 8, 2014.[4]
Rasoul was born in Warren, Ohio in 1981, the son of Palestinian immigrants.[5] He and his wife Layaly have three children.[6]
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